2 Corinthians 8:16 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:16

thanks. Greek. charis . App-164 . earnest care . Same as "diligence", 2 Corinthians 8:7 . into = in. Greek. en, App-104 , for. Greek. huper, App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.Paul here emphasized the fact that Titus, who probably delivered the 1Corinthian letter, and who would shortly deliver the epistle then being written, was of one mind and heart with Paul, not merely in regard to the collection, but also in regard to the earnest care and love of the Corinthians themselves. Considerations of tact are surely in view here. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

16, 17. Returning to the subject of 2 Corinthians 8:6. for you—Translate, "Which put the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus," as was in myself. My care for you led me to "desire" him (2 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 8:17, "exhortation," the same Greek); but Titus had of himself the same care, whence he "accepted (gladly) my exhortation" (2 Corinthians 8:17) to go to you (2 Corinthians 8:6). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:16

One of Paul’s representatives, whom he was sending to Corinth to pick up their gift, was Titus. His readers had met him, received ministry from him, and would see him again shortly. Paul again affirmed Titus’ love for the Corinthians so they would receive him happily. The apostle also expressed thanks to God for working in Titus to give him his good attitude. Titus, as Paul, felt concern for the Corinthians personally, not just for their money (cf. 2 Corinthians 12:14)."The Corinthians might... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

C. The delegates of the churches 8:16-24Having motivated his readers to finish the collection Paul proceeded to explain the practical steps he had taken to pick up their gift. He wanted the Corinthians to know what to do and what to expect. He gave a letter of commendation (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:1) in which he set forth the credentials of the three delegates who would visit them soon. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

(a) 8:1-9. The Example of Macedonia1-5. Paraphrase. ’I wish you to know how liberally and spontaneously the Churches of Macedonia have contributed to the relief of their fellow-disciples in Jerusalem, having first of all presented themselves to God’s service.’1. Do you to wit] RV ’make known to you.’ The grace of God] the inspiration to give liberally. The churches of Macedonia] i.e. Philippi, Beroea, and Thessalonica, with, perhaps, others unknown to us: cp. Acts 16:12 to Acts 17:14; Acts... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 8:16

(16) Thanks be to God, which put . . .—Better, which putteth, the verb being in the present tense, and referring to what was then passing after Titus’s return from Corinth.The same earnest care.—There is no direct comparison, but what he means is the same care as his own. Titus had shown himself a true son of his spiritual father (Titus 1:1). read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

The Charm of Christ 2 Corinthians 8:9 I would take the text as showing the God-nature in the self-giving of Christ. I. The Divine Plenitude. 'He was rich' carries us up into the relation of the Son to the Father, and into the wealth He shared as Son with the Father. We have now to try and realise some of the great things which are of the essence of Deity, and to remember that they belonged to the riches of Christ as sharing in the nature of the Godhead. What, then, are the riches of God? (1)... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Chapter 21THE FRUITS OF LIBERALITY.2 Corinthians 8:16-24; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (R.V)THIS long passage has a good many difficulties of detail, for the grammarian and the textual critic. Where it seems necessary, these will be referred to in the notes; but as the large meaning of the writer is hardly affected by them, they need not interrupt the course of exposition. It fails into three parts, which are clearly marked as such in the Revised Version:2 Corinthians 8:16-24, commending to the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

II. THE MINISTRY OF GIVING. Chapters 8-9 1. The Examples and Principles of Giving. CHAPTER 8 1. The Grace of God Manifested in the Churches of Macedonia. (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 ) 2. The Great Example. (2 Corinthians 8:8 ) 3. The Advice, Principles and Administration. (2 Corinthians 8:9-24 .) There is to be a practical ministry in giving, especially in remembering the poor of the flock. He is anxious now to lay this responsibility upon their hearts. In the first epistle he had written them... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 8:16

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

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